In a significant shift, Thailand decriminalized marijuana in 2022, allowing its flourishing industry to generate substantial revenue and tourism interest. However, the Thai government recently reversed some of these reforms, fearing the drug's accessibility affects youth. A new regulation mandated prescriptions for cannabis sales and proposed reclassifying it as a Category 5 narcotic, stirring controversy amidst claims of political conflict undermining small cannabis businesses. Detractors argue these changes hinder the burgeoning industry, which had promised economic benefits and job creation.
In 2022, Thailand made history by becoming the first Asian country to remove marijuana from its illegal narcotics list, transforming its drug landscape.
Despite its booming cannabis industry, the Thai government is rolling back accessibility, citing the protection of children as a leading reason for reclassification.
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's new order bans shop sales of cannabis without a prescription and aims to reclassify it as a Category 5 narcotic.
Critics suggest that the government's decision to tighten marijuana policies stems from political infighting, impacting small businesses reliant on cannabis sales.
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